Up to 28 mphUp to 34 mi
From $599How to choose an electric scooter
How far you ride, how much you weigh, where you keep it and where you will ride it: answer those and the shortlist writes itself.
The short answer
Start with your longest regular trip and look for an electric scooter whose maker range is comfortably above it, because that figure is measured in the maker’s own test conditions. Then check the maximum rider weight, the electric scooter’s own weight if you will carry it, and the speed rules where you ride.
- Maker range comes from the maker’s own tests. Hills, cold, a heavier rider and fast modes all bring it down.
- Check the maximum rider weight before you look at motor power.
- If it goes up stairs, an electric scooter’s own weight matters more than its top speed.
- Local rules can limit speed and where you ride, so check yours first.
How far do you need to go?
Buy for your longest regular trip, with room to spare. The range on a product page is the maker’s figure, measured in the maker’s own test conditions. Real trips have hills, stops, headwinds and cold mornings, and every one of those uses more battery.
A simple way to plan: take the round trip you make most often, and look for a maker range well above it. That leaves room for the days you ride further than planned, and for the battery slowly holding a little less charge as it ages.
Cold weather matters. Lithium-ion batteries deliver less in the cold, so a winter commute needs more margin than the same trip in summer.
How much do you weigh?
Check the maximum rider weight first. Every electric scooter has one, set by the maker, and it covers you plus anything you carry. Riding near the limit shortens range and works the brakes and tires harder, so it pays to leave a margin.
Single or dual motor?
One motor suits most commutes; two suit steep hills and heavier riders. A second motor adds grip and pulling power, but also weight and cost, and it uses the battery faster when both are running.
| Model | Motors | Top speed (mph) | Range (miles) | Max rider weight (lb) | Weight (lb) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KUKIRIN G2 | Single | 28 | 34 | 264 | 56 |
| KUKIRIN G4 | Single | 43.5 | 47 | 264 | 81.6 |
| Teewing X5 6000W | Dual | 55 | 75 | 440 | 100 |
| Teewing Z4 Pro 8000W | Dual | 55 | 65 | 440 | 118 |
Maker figures, checked September 2026. Real range and speed depend on rider weight, terrain, temperature and riding mode.
Where will you keep it?
If it goes up stairs, its own weight matters most. Bigger batteries and dual motors add pounds quickly: in the table above, the lightest model weighs about half as much as the heaviest. Check the folded size against the space by your door, and whether you can lift it comfortably every day, not just once.
Where will you ride it?
Check the rules where you ride before you choose a speed. Where electric scooters may be ridden, how fast, and whether a helmet is required differ by state and by city, and they change. Many electric scooters can go faster than local limits allow, and those limits still apply.
Your state’s motor vehicle agency and your city’s transportation department publish the rules that apply where you ride.
Models at three budgets
Pick the budget, then check the questions above against the model. Prices below come straight from the store and update on their own.
Models in this guide
We sell every model on this page. Speeds and ranges are maker figures.
Up to 55 mphUp to 75 mi
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Up to 55 mphUp to 65 mi
From $1,899Questions riders ask
Is the maker’s range accurate?
It is the maker’s figure, measured in the maker’s own test conditions. Hills, cold, a heavier load and fast modes all shorten it, so plan with room to spare.
Do I need a license to ride an electric scooter?
It depends on where you live, and the rules change. Check your state’s motor vehicle agency and your city’s rules before riding on public roads.
How much weight can an electric scooter carry?
Each model has a maximum rider weight set by the maker, and it includes anything you carry. The table above lists it for the models in this guide; for any other model, it is on the product page when the maker publishes it.
How long does an electric scooter take to charge?
It depends on the battery size and the charger. Most makers give a charging time, which we show on the product page when they publish one. Always use the charger that came with it.
Sources
- KUKIRIN G2: KUKIRIN’s product page on kukirin-scooter.com, captured September 18, 2026.
- KUKIRIN G4: the maker’s figures as captured in our product data, September 2026.
- Teewing X5 6000W and Z4 Pro 8000W: the maker’s product pages on teewing.com, captured September 2026.
- Riding rules: your state’s motor vehicle agency and your city’s transportation department.
Top speed and range are the manufacturers’ figures, measured in their own test conditions; real results depend on rider weight, terrain, temperature and riding mode. Riding laws differ by state and city. This guide is general information, not legal advice.
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